Cal Fire update, over 695k acres burned

While air quality in the local region has slightly improved with cooling temperatures and an off shore breeze in many areas, multiple fires continue to rage throughout California.

As of Sunday, August 12 here is the most current information on the statewide fires, as reported by Cal Fire.

Yesterday, firefighters quickly contained a new fire, the Gulch Fire in Monterey County, to 650 acres, as well as reaching full containment on the Nelson Fire. Almost 13,200 firefighters are on the front lines of 11 large wildfires across California. To date, these fires have burned over 695,000 acres and damaged or destroyed over 2,000 structures. Over 12,000 residents remain under evacuation orders.

A gradual cooling trend has started across much of the state, helping to improve conditions and overnight humidity recovery. Some areas will see isolated thunderstorms, with parts Inyo and Mono counties under a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds. By mid-week, temperatures will start to increase once again, bringing back the potential for triple digits in many portions of the state.

When returning home after a wildfire, it doesn’t mean that all of the danger is gone. Fire damage on your property and the surrounding area has more potential hazards than you might think. For more information on what to look out for, click here.